1. a) Throughout history, people have been studying the living and nonliving world. What is the name of the formal procedure scientists use to study the world around them? (5 points)

The rapid decomposition of organic matter produces evidence which supports: the slow accumulation of coal deposits long ages of the earth rapid burial of vast amounts of vegetation biblical account of noah's flood

Which mechanism of transport takes place when solute particles move from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration? active diffusion isotonic osmosis

Which statements best describe the differences or similarities between a comparative investigation and an experimental investigation? check all that apply. experimental investigations are best for showing cause-and-effect relationships, while comparative investigations do not necessarily show this type of relationship. comparative investigations are often impractical and unrealistic, while experimental investigations are the most practical and realistic kinds of investigations. comparative investigations allow for the use of a wide range of variables but do not have a control group, while experimental investigations involve variables that can be controlled. both experimental investigations and comparative investigations are designed to answer scientific questions. both experimental investigations and comparative investigations focus on making observations rather than collecting new data.